Transportation:
Vandy Vans only run from 5pm-5am so there aren't many options to getting around campus during the day. The public bus only runs on the streets outside campus so they aren't the best option, unless you want to go somewhere off campus

Student Author OverviewWhat's this?

The Nashville public transportation system is not incredibly effective. Though there is a bus system, it isn't very convenient, nor do students utilize it on a regular basis. Students will use their own car, borrow a car, or split a cab fare.

While it may seem discouraging that Nashville's public transit system won't help you very much at Vandy, it is important to realize that campus is right next to downtown, and it's in walking distance of anything you need. Unless you're going downtown all alone, which is unlikely, the cost will be very low even without a subway or a good bus system.

Facts & Statistics

Best Ways to Get Around Town

Cab

Car

Best Ways to Get to the Airport

A cab ride to the airport costs $20.

From Vandy, just take I-40 east for about 15 minutes. The University will occasionally run shuttle service from freshmen residence halls before major breaks, but the best way to get to the airport if you don't have a car or know someone who does is to split the cab fare between a few friends.

Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

Vandy Vans

The shuttle bus program administered by the Vanderbilt Police Department runs various timed route around campus. For more information, visit: police.vanderbilt.edu/vandy_vans

Daily 5 p.m.-5 a.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

Nashville Metro Bus system

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound Nashville Bus Station

200 8th Ave. S, Nashville

(615) 255-3556

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak Fulton Train Station

There is not an Amtrak station in Nashville. The closest one is in Fulton, KY, about 3 hours away.

21 Newton Rd., Fulton

Student Polls

How convenient is the campus-provided transportation? Based on 50 responses

50%
Easily accessible, runs frequently and has many pick-up locations.

20%
Somewhat accessible with a schedule that usually parallels class times.

26%
Moderately difficult to utilize, the pick-up times and locations are far and few between.

0%
Extremely difficult to utilize-it's not reliable nor is it convenient for a student's schedule.

4%
Nonexistent.

How necessary is it to have a car on campus? Based on 52 responses

0%
Campus is isolated, so students rely mostly on cars to get them where they need to go.

8%
The shuttle/bus service often fails to meet student needs, so a car is very practical.

73%
Students usually walk or take the bus, but cars are nice for venturing outside the bus line.

19%
Cars are totally pointless. Everything you need is within walking distance.

0%
You can't have a car here.

Rate the convenience of long-distance transportation to travel between home and school Based on 34 responses

Non-applicable

Very convenient

Airport

Passenger bus

Passenger train

Ride sharing

Rate the cost of the following transit options Based on 35 responses

Non-applicable

Free

Campus shuttle

Public transportation

Taxis

Zip cars

Rate the convenience of the following transit options Based on 34 responses